Ace Enders continues to expand his songwriting abilities, and these new songs are evident of that. Although he has mellowed with age, there is still plenty of emotion and energy in these new songs. This sounds more in line with the likes of Death Cab for Cutie or Copeland than it does the early more aggressive Drive Thru Records years, but they haven't really done that for quite some time. I still expect some upbeat melodic rockers on this record, along with the layered and lush atmospheric sound of their new material. Should be a great album. Look forward to hearing more.